2012 Land Rover Range Rover · 18,574 MOT tests
2012 Land Rover Range Rover reliability
2012 Land Rover Range Rovers fail 22% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 25 Range Rover years (18,574 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Range Rovers: 19.4%)
- 22%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Range Rovers: 19.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 97,128
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,574
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.9%
- Brakes5.7%
- Lights and electrics5.7%
- Tyres4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.28%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.08%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.93%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.7%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.05%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.99%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.19%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.73%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.3%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.68%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Range Rover year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
2012 Land Rover Range Rovers fail 22% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 25 Range Rover years (18,574 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.28% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.08% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Land Rover Range Rover shows 97,128 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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